RyanSharkey, LLP, is recognized as one of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the Washington, D.C. region, providing opportunities for our people and delivering forward-thinking solutions that are strategically aligned with our diverse clients’ specific goals.

Established in 2003 by entrepreneurs, RyanSharkey’s leadership team has Big Four accounting backgrounds and expertise working with multifaceted clients in a variety of industries, both public and private. At RyanSharkey, we work side-by-side with our clients supporting their audit, tax and consulting service needs. We are committed to providing the highest level of personalized customer service, offering the intuitive guidance our clients need, when they need it. RyanSharkey is a growing firm with an energetic, encouraging office environment and our professional’s development is a priority. We offer technical skill training, career growth opportunities, mentor relationships, and more.

We invest in our employees and our culture embraces individuals for their unique talents and encourages independent, solution-oriented thinkers.  We know the value of “roll-up your sleeves” hard work and appreciate our team through our deep commitment to empowering them as leaders. 

RyanSharkey, a BDO Alliance Firm, is actively looking for a dynamic, growth-minded Assurance Partner to join our Audit & Advisory practice. We have been recognized for our overall company culture and putting our employees first. RyanSharkey offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, growth potential and a long term career.

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• Support our growing Audit & Advisory practice.
• Partnering with clients by understanding their business and industry and providing ongoing advice, insights and support.
• Supports the Partner team and develops and plans the practice unit strategy, objectives, and budgets.
• Ability to expand relationships at existing clients as well as develop new clients.
• Consults and works successfully with other partners and senior managers/directors to ensure seamless integrated services.
• Defines client assignment strategy, objectives, scope and pricing.
• Manages assignment risks relative to client and firm requirements.
• Seeks regular client assessment of assignment progress and overall feedback on performance/value add.
• Challenges and enhances assignment profitability management based on experience and best practice.
• Identifies and promotes the development of new delivery capabilities and/or channels to satisfy evolving market requirements.
• Generates leads, contacts and sales.
• Continually develops industry expertise and profiles the firm.
• Accountable for the financial performance of an agreed part of or whole practice unit.
• Leads and mentors key talented people through to partnership.

• Must have a strong technical background specifically in complex accounting issues, audit preparation and readiness, due diligence, SEC and SOX compliance, revenue recognition, and IPO execution.
• Must have experience working with public clients and working with all entity types.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of professionals.
• Degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation.
• Strong business/commercial acumen.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• An in-depth knowledge in field of expertise and an industry profile.
• Strong business development and selling skills – generating leads, making contacts and securing clients.
• Strong and innovative leadership and project management skills including the ability to mentor talented people.
• A thorough understanding of firm products and services in the practice area with a working knowledge of firm products and services in other practice areas.
• A thorough understanding of market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives and stakeholder/competitor interests.